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Opticians — Companies in optics in Bern

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Opticians — Industry overview in Bern

Bern is home to a total of 28 active companies in optics. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 15.2%, with 4 new companies registered, and 9 companies liquidated.

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  • 4 new companies
  • 9 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Opticians — Geographical breakdown in Bern

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Opticians in Bern.

Opticians — Industry size in Bern

In Bern, 4 companies in optics have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -5 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Opticians: Zurich (69), Geneva (48), and Bern (28). Companies in optics are the 64th largest group of companies in Bern.

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  • 4 new companies
  • 28 active companies
  • ** year to date

Opticians — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Bern

Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in optics were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.4% contraction in Bern.

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  • 1 new companies
  • 2 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Opticians — Size and number of employees in Bern

The most common company size for Opticians in Bern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 89% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 11% Small (10-49 emp.)

Opticians — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Bern

Out of the 28 companies in optics, most are active in Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods (28). Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.

Opticians
Nb of legal entities
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Retail sale of glasses and other optical goods
28

Companies in optics in Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (68%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (25%) and "Sole proprietorship" (7%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 68% Limited
  • 25% Limited Liability Company
  • 7% Sole proprietorship

Opticians — Latest registrations in Bern

In Bern, 0 companies in optics have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3014 Bern
10/09/2025
3011 Bern
15/05/2023
3014 Bern
12/09/2014
3011 Bern
25/06/2012
3011 Bern
30/11/2011
3018 Bern
17/11/2009
3011 Bern
19/08/2009
3011 Bern
15/06/2009
3011 Bern
20/11/2006
3011 Bern
02/08/2004

Opticians — Latest liquidations in Bern

In Bern, 1 companies in optics have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
3008 Bern
01/06/2026
3011 Bern
21/08/2025
3011 Bern
27/06/2024
3011 Bern
30/05/2024
3014 Bern
24/12/2019
3011 Bern
17/05/2019
3011 Bern
05/04/2016
3015 Bern
01/03/2016
3000 Bern 7
19/06/2015

Opticians – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Bern

In Bern, 1 company in optics has been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
Event type
Published on
Other change
05/05/2026
Other change
09/04/2026
Other change
08/04/2026
Other change
31/03/2026
Other change
26/01/2026
Other change
12/01/2026
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
17/12/2025
18/09/2025
21/08/2025

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